Participants will be judged on various categories including swimsuit, evening gown, talent and an on-stage interview portion. Judges will conduct one-on-one interviews with all participants prior to the pageant.

The winner will take home a cash prize of $1,000. Miss Cinco de Mayo Old Town will also play an active role in the Old Town San Diego community by taking part in the opening festivities of the annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo celebration as well as other cultural and social events over the following 12 months.

Directions:From I-8: Take I-8 West and exit at Taylor St. Cross over the freeway and make a right on to Taylor St. At the third stop light make a left on to Juan St. Make a right at the second stop sign on to Twiggs. The theatre is on the right.

From I-5: Take I-5 to the Old Town Exit. Head East on Old Town Ave (left from I-5 South, Right from I-5 North). Make a left on San Diego Ave. Follow San Diego Ave. until it ends at Twiggs St. Make a right. The Old Town Theatre is the second building on the left.

Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending.

Above: Promotional graphic for the Miss Cinco de Mayo Old Town Pageant on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at the Cygnet Theater in Old Town. Courtesy of Puente Productions